The 2026 Summit will build upon the knowledge and conversations initiated in the inaugural 2024 Summit in Tucson. As the first ever IDSov/IDGov Summit in the US, the 2024 Summit was a historic gathering of more than 450 attendees in-person and another 200 online. We hosted over 50 oral presentations, 18 roundtable discussions, nine lightning talks, and six “unconference” sessions that focused on our stories of data practices, solutions, and challenges.
In 2026, we will convene more than 500 tribal leaders, Indigenous community members, academics, policy experts, and other data actors and rights-holders from across the US for four full days of engagement, education, and networking in Arizona.
Indigenous Peoples in the US have a long history of taking sovereign action to protect and steward their data, knowledges, cultural heritage, specimens, and relatives. The Indigenous Data Sovereignty movement upholds the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the exercise of their collective authority to fulfil the distinct, relational responsibilities entrusted to them by past generations.
As a Summit Sponsor you become a key supporter of our collective efforts to establish a national standard in the U.S. for Indigenous data governance and enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ laws, policies, and systems for our shared data futures.
Support the Movement
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Saguaro – $50,000
Lead sponsor for the full conference providing the foundational funding to make the Summit a success. As the Saguaro sponsor you are noted as the flagship sponsor and key supporter. One available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- 8 total registrations for the conference
- Primary logo placement on signage, website, and summit and marketing materials
- Recognition in media and printed materials
- Recognition at opening evening dinner
Organ Pipe – $30,000
Sponsorship provides important funding for events critical to build community and support networks for attendees to move this work forward and make critical impacts in their roles. Limited number available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- 5 total registrations for the conference
- Secondary logo placement on signage, website, and all summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials
Cholla – $15,000
Sponsorship provides funding for sustenance and for technology needs throughout the conference. Multiple available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- 3 total registrations for the conference
- Tertiary logo placement on signage, website, and all summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials and at meals and breaks
Prickly Pear – $10,000
Sponsorship provides critical funding for operations costs for the Summit to be a success. Multiple available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- 2 total registrations for the conference
- Quarternary logo placement on signage, website, and all summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials
Button – $5,000
Sponsorship provides funding support for conference materials to help brand and spread awareness of the Summit. Multiple available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- 1 total registration for the conference
- Logo placement on select signage, website, and summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials
Traveler’s Friend – $3,000
Sponsorship provides funding for travel scholarships for participants that have need. Multiple available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Logo placement on select signage, website, and summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials
Fishhook – Various
There are often additional needs that participants and the planning committee need to account for. We invite you to sponsor at the level appropriate to your organization. Multiple available.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Logo placement on select signage, website, and summit marketing materials
- Recognition in printed materials
Please contact the Sponsorship Team for questions and/or to confirm your sponsorship: info@usindigenousdatanetwork.org